02-23-2024, 06:15 PM
(02-23-2024, 04:23 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I opened footage of his games and he looks pedestrian to me from a speed and agility perspective.
He'll make catches but he's not going to get much YAC unless he's wide open.
You say we basically have to understand that a TE doesn't need to be a good receiver in the Bengals offense and they really just need a blocker, but couldn't there always be room for improvement at a position if someone can come in and be more dynamic?
Yes blocking is important for a TE in the Bengals scheme, but we've heard that they had Dalton Kincaid targeted in last year's draft.
Kincaid was (and is) a very good receiver.
If what was said was true, it sounded like they did have visions to make the TE position more dynamic and maybe even a bigger part of the offense.
We might even see it more emphasized with a new OC.
Let's also not misunderstand that the Bengals (and most teams) do not actually use their TEs much for pass blocking. If they block, it's predominantly run blocking only.
TEs are more often going out on routes if used on passing downs.
So what the Bengals need at the TE position is someone who can succeed as a receiver and run block, first and foremost.
They have a need for both, and they might have to get two different TEs if they can't find someone who can do both well.
Please show me where I stated that a Bengals TE does not need to be able to catch the ball. I will wait before responding to anything else.
